Less competitive. There were only 2 or 3 teams capable of winning the league and they were always in the CL together. Now we have 5 sides capable of winning it and two of those have no Europe. Liverpool and Chelsea. No surprise they're looking a million dollars at the moment.
I agree the league is more competitive but blaming Europe is just a convenient excuse at the moment. Dropping points in the last 3 home games had fuck all to do with Europe. It was purely shit defending coupled with poor finishing and decision making.
Pep hasn't once used Europe as an excuse.